Campanile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kæmpəˈniːleɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Campanile is a noun meaning A bell tower (especially one that is freestanding), often associated with a church or other public building, especially in Italy.
Meaning
A bell tower (especially one that is freestanding), often associated with a church or other public building, especially in Italy.
Example Sentences
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a campanile.
There was no doubt as to the direction, with the campanile of the duomo as a beacon. For a quarter of a mile the road is straight and narrow; then it broadens into an open space and Castel Franco appears.
Word Forms
- campaniles
- campanili
Synonyms for campanile
Depending on context, synonyms include belfry.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include belfry, bellhouse, clocktower, tempietto, castellum, cathedral.
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